Recovery Culture

Recovery Culture
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Addiction is messy. Recovery is real. Recovery Culture is where raw recovery journeys meet real-world insight. Hosted by Valerie and Steven, this podcast is rooted in lived experience — Steven is a former addict in recovery, and Valerie has experienced both sides of addiction in relationships, including a marriage that didn’t survive it and one that did. Together, they share honest conversations with people living recovery, along with practical insight for those still struggling — and for the families walking beside them. No sugar-coating. No pretending. Just truth, tools, and hope… with a little light along the way. Real. Raw. Recovery.

  1. 6d ago

    Inside Sober Living: What Recovery Really Looks Like

    When a local sober living house faced eviction, Steven and Val found themselves stepping into a role they never planned to take on. In this episode, they share the story behind Recovery Culture's sober living home, the challenges of getting it started, and the lessons they've learned along the way. They discuss what sober living actually is, common misconceptions about recovery housing, and why accountability, community, and purpose are so important for lasting recovery. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about sober living, this episode offers an honest look at the people, challenges, and hope behind the journey.

    42 min

  2. Jun 17

    Mark: Finding Recovery After Relapse | Faith, Forgiveness & Transformation

    Mark's story spans decades of loss, family struggles, addiction, sobriety, relapse, and ultimately, full surrender. After achieving 18 years of sobriety, he discovered that sobriety alone wasn't enough—true recovery required healing, forgiveness, and a deeper relationship with God. In this episode, Mark shares how childhood trauma, family dysfunction, divorce, and grief shaped his journey, how he found himself drinking again after nearly two decades sober, and how Celebrate Recovery helped him discover lasting freedom and purpose. This is a powerful conversation about the difference between simply not drinking and truly living in recovery.

    1h 14m

  3. Jun 10

    Brandon S: His Father's Footsteps | Sobriety, Recovery & Legacy

    Brandon grew up in a home shaped by addiction, loss, and trauma. After his father left when he was seven years old, Brandon spent years searching for identity, approval, and belonging—eventually finding himself walking a similar path with alcohol. In this episode, Brandon shares how a reunion with his father, years of sobriety, and a life-changing encounter with Celebrate Recovery helped him discover that sobriety and recovery are not the same thing. This is a powerful story of family, faith, healing, and the legacy one generation can leave for the next.

    1h 22m

  4. Jun 3

    Inside the Mind of Addiction: Obsession, Escape & Recovery

    What does addiction really feel like from the inside? In this episode, Valerie interviews co-host Steven about his personal journey through addiction, recovery, and the mental battle that many people never see. Steven shares how substance use progressed from pain pills to heroin, why addiction became about more than getting high, and what it was like to live in constant pursuit of the next fix. He also opens up about rock bottom, the challenges of getting sober, and the freedom he found through recovery. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or trying to understand a loved one who is, this honest conversation offers insight, hope, and proof that change is possible. In this episode: • The warning signs of addiction • Escaping pain vs. getting high • The daily mental struggle addicts face • Rock bottom and recovery • Getting sober vs. staying sober • Finding freedom and purpose in recovery

    45 min

  5. May 27

    Vic R: From Survival Mode to Serving Others

    Raised around abuse, addiction, and instability, Vic spent years searching for belonging through gangs, violence, drugs, and life on the streets. After prison, addiction, and years of running from himself, everything slowly began to change. In this episode, Vic shares his powerful testimony of trauma, survival, faith, recovery, and finding purpose through helping others heal.

    1h 40m

  6. May 20

    Loving an Addict Without Losing Yourself

    Addiction doesn’t just affect the person using — it impacts the entire family. In this episode, Steven and Valerie share an honest conversation about loving someone through addiction. They talk about boundaries, codependency, enabling, surrender, and the hard lessons learned from both sides of recovery. Whether you’re a parent, spouse, sibling, or friend of someone struggling with addiction, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone — and that healing is possible for families too.

    37 min

  7. May 20

    Valerie: Depression, Recovery & Finding Faith

    In this episode, she shares her journey through depression, broken trust, codependency, hopelessness, and loving someone through addiction — and how faith and recovery ultimately changed her life. From childhood wounds to difficult relationships and a season of overwhelming darkness, Valerie opens up about the experiences that shaped her perspective on healing, recovery, and second chances. This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled silently, carried someone else’s pain, or wondered if things can truly get better.

    1h 10m

  8. May 13

    Acceptance, Patience, and the Power of Yet

    In this episode of Recovery Culture, Valerie and Steven talk about acceptance, patience, persistence, and the life-changing mindset behind “the power of yet.” From stepping out of denial to learning how to let go of control, they discuss how recovery often begins by simply telling yourself the truth — and believing that growth is still possible, even when you can’t see it yet. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, mental health, broken relationships, or life in general, this conversation is a reminder that healing takes time, progress comes in small wins, and breakthrough often comes right before the resistance.

    38 min
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Addiction is messy. Recovery is real. Recovery Culture is where raw recovery journeys meet real-world insight. Hosted by Valerie and Steven, this podcast is rooted in lived experience — Steven is a former addict in recovery, and Valerie has experienced both sides of addiction in relationships, including a marriage that didn’t survive it and one that did. Together, they share honest conversations with people living recovery, along with practical insight for those still struggling — and for the families walking beside them. No sugar-coating. No pretending. Just truth, tools, and hope… with a little light along the way. Real. Raw. Recovery.

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  • Creator
    Recovery Culture
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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